Intro to the Thigh, Hip and Pelvis

The group of muscles inserting in a common tendon to the patella

• Quadriceps

• Coccyx

• Hamstrings

• Adductor Muscle Group

During a soccer game, Benjamin feels a sudden stability in his hip as he pivots to kick the ball. Which structure provides this stability to the hip joint during movement?

• Femur

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Pelvic Girdle

Support spine, transfer weight, muscle attachment, protect viscera:

• Functional anatomy of the hip

• Prevention of thigh injuries

• Functions of the Pelvis

• Functions of the Thigh

During a high school soccer training session, Coach Taylor notices that one of the players, Mason, is at risk of thigh injuries. All of the following are techniques Coach Taylor could use to prevent thigh injuries in Mason except:

• Maintaining full strength

• Decreasing ROM (Range of Motion)

• Using thigh pads in collision sports

• Increasing Flexibility

Composed of 5 fused vertebrae between innominate bones:

• Ilium

• Sacrum

• Coccyx

• Iliopsoas

The hip must be able to withstand forces up to ​ (a)   times body weight during running.

• 5
• 4
• 6
• 3
• 10

The longest and strongest bone designed for support and mobility:

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Femur

• Spinal Column

The hip is a true ​ (a)   joint.

• ball and socket
• saddle
• fibrous
• hinge
• pivot

This structure is located on the lateral thigh and is attached to the tensor fascia latae and the gluteus maximus.

• Rectus Femoris

• Biceps Femoris

• Gluteus Medius

• IT Band

During a school sports day, the coach, Jackson, explains to Elijah and Charlotte about a specific muscle that crosses both the hip and knee joints. Which muscle is he referring to?

• Vastus Lateralis

• Vastus Medialis

• Rectus Femoris

• Biceps Femoris